Northside fire under investigation
Coroner to conduct autopsy Jan. 21 to make positive identification of one victim
KPD, Kokomo Schools explain lockdown
On Jan. 16, Kokomo High School officials were made aware of a potential threat. The school immediately initiated planned safety protocols, contacted local law enforcement, and enacted a lockdown. Local law enforcement was on-site.
Rozzi's earns women-owned business certification
Rozzi’s Market Inc., doing business as Rozzi’s Catering, is proud to announce its recent certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This certification underscores Rozzi’s Catering’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment, as it joins a distinguished network of women-led enterprises nationwide.
KPD searching for Tennessee man
On January 15, a report was filed with the Kokomo Police Department, stating that 59-year-old, James Adams from Crossville, Tennessee, was missing.
KPD looking for runaway
On Nov. 11, 2024, 16-year-old Sha'Niah Nix was reported as a runaway. Sha'Niah has been in contact with various family members.
United Way holding campaign celebration
The community is invited to United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties' 2025 Campaign Celebration! Join them as they announce the achievements of the 2024 Leading the Way Campaign and celebrate the generosity of the community.
IUK’s MLK Day of Service, Jan. 20
Indiana University Kokomo will hold its MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This meaningful event, a collaboration between the Carver Community Center and IU Kokomo, will bring together the campus and local community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service and reflection.
Chick-fil-A gets the boot
Imperial Drive access fight leads to plan commission denial; engineering director says road will open regardless
Sheriff says goodbye to K9 Storm
Also, Kokomo Police make meth arrest
Tipton County planning ahead for growth
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Food Finders hires a new resource coordinator
Food Finders Food Bank, in partnership with the Howard County Food Access Alliance and Family Service Association of Howard County, is excited to welcome Julie Houlahan as the new Resource Coordinator for Howard County.
Logansport mayor will not run again
Chris Martin asks for privacy as he rules out third term
Youth arrested following two shootings
Also, police officer involved in fatal collision at Vaile and 931
Buddy’s bursts onto the scene in Kokomo
Furniture store offers retail, rent-to-own options on wide selection
Solar spacecraft discussed at IU Kokomo
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Tickets on sale for 2025 ‘Doing the Dream’ with poet Sonia Sanchez
Tickets for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 2025 “Doing the Dream: community banquet are now on sale. The banquet, featuring renowned poet and social activist Sonia Sanchez as keynote speaker, is set for Thursday, Feb. 6, in Hingst Hall on the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus.
Northside hotel, apartments hit a snag
Parking, flooding among concerns raised by plat committee
Buddy Bags serves hundreds in fall semester
As many of our area students return to school, I wanted to share some Buddy Bags fun facts from the Fall semester!
Phone scammer posing as Kokomo Police
The Kokomo Police Department is investigating complaints concerning a phone scam occurring in Kokomo.
Traffic stands in way of Chick-fil-A
Plat committee advances restaurant plan, but Imperial Drive access will be a sticking point
Sonia Sanchez headlines Ivy Tech’s ‘Doing the Dream’
Also, Artists sought for Doing the Dream ‘artivism’ exhibition
Chariot looking to draw blood
Button Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is proud to host two blood drives on January 8 and 9, 2025, in partnership with the Red Cross and WTHR 13. The “Knock Out the Need” Blood Drive will be hosted simultaneously at five locations around central Indiana this month, including Chariot Automotive Group’s Button dealership. This will be the fourth blood drive at the Button location.
NYE celebrated in style at The Hobson
Gourmet meal, charity auction draws crowd of local luminaries to ring in new year
Bona Vista brings down the house
Christmas show features a whole new world and a little dogfighting from fire department in annual talent contest